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The Snare

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When a high school student is arrested with a small amount of drugs, the police pressure her to become an informant-forcing her to choose between the people she most loves and the future she's worked so hard to create.

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Glenn Kenny New York Times Aug 20, 2026
A potent critique of the tactics used to fight the seemingly never-ending war on drugs. This picture powerfully demonstrates the misery that results from those practices. Go to Full Review
Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Apr 7, 2025
Camozzi’s stark drama is steeped in truth and toughness, and effectively conveys the blight around Dani that’s threatening to swallow her whole. Go to Full Review
Brett Arnold At the Movies Again Sep 1, 2026
A very well-made thriller that also functions as an incrediblry important movie about a very real underdiscussed issue in the U.S. Go to Full Review
Cameron Ritter Geek Vibes Nation Aug 31, 2026
7.5/10
Camozzi does a stellar job of shedding light on this issue with a compelling, intense script and bringing out a great performance from McClincy Zhang. Go to Full Review
Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Aug 26, 2026
Explores survival, loyalty, and whether those trapped by circumstance ever truly have control over their own lives. Go to Full Review
MD Russell MovieJawn Aug 24, 2026
THE SNARE is a well-made movie with a standout lead tackling a complex topic. Go to Full Review
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Avigail S @schotzie66 Sep 12, 2026 Grips you and doesn't let you go. This movie explores a side of the criminal justice system most of us don't see - as well also the crippling, compounding forces of class economics - without being preachy or sacrificing nuance or humanity. Genuine and electric performances. So dang good! See more Steven H @TheFird Sep 12, 2026 A strong directorial debut that puts something genuinely new in front of an audience: the way vulnerable people get exploited by police in the war on drugs. It brought that home in a way I had never considered before. Cassady McClincy Zhang is phenomenal as Dani... A-list talent bringing real authenticity as she unravels through a taut story. Taste and care in every frame, stand-out supporting moments, and distinctive sound design that elevates the film beyond its tier. Feels like a theater film... I hope more people get to see it there. See more John N @jnofiver Sep 9, 2026 This is a gritty, compelling story that kept me on the edge of my seat while in the background it slow cooks a class on the compounding ensnaring structural forces of poverty. An intense great indie movie. See more Jacques M @RT09208204 Sep 6, 2026 What a load of BS! Thriller my ass. This is a heavy drama. See more Merlin C @RT25826268 Aug 31, 2026 This is a film that hits on multiple levels. It's a thriller, a crime drama, a dark coming of age story, and a story about loneliness and isolation. It's anchored by outstanding performances. Give this one a shot! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When a high school student is arrested with a small amount of drugs, the police pressure her to become an informant-forcing her to choose between the people she most loves and the future she's worked so hard to create.
Director
Merlin Camozzi
Producer
Merlin Camozzi, Kristifor Cvijetic, Jenny Leigh Reed, Kareem Mortimer
Screenwriter
Merlin Camozzi
Distributor
Filmhub
Production Co
Grey Star Entertainment
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 21, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 25, 2026
Runtime
1h 54m
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